I’m A Shopping Editor Living In Los Angeles—27 Casual Fall Pieces That Look Put Together

If one thing living in Los Angeles has taught me, it's about the power of casual dressing. No, this doesn't mean I'm wearing sweats all the time. However, mixing and matching a range of good-quality everyday pieces can really make your wardrobe stand out. Since shopping is what I do best, I've highlighted some chic casual clothing new arrivals from top retail hot spots.

In the mix, you can expect editor-approved picks from J.Crew, Madewell, Zara, Free People, and COS. From lightweight knits to pretty skirts, there are so many cute arrivals to be discovered. Keep scrolling to uncover your new favorite fall wardrobe items.

J.Crew

J.Crew

Verona Ballet Flats in Italian Leather

J.Crew

Tiny Rollneck™ in Rugby Stripe

J.Crew

Shell Top in Lightspun Wool Blend

J.Crew

Soho Car Coat in Plaid Double-Faced Cotton

J.Crew

Lace Fairfax Skirt

J.Crew

Slim-Wide Jean

J.Crew

Darted Button-Up Shirt in Denim

Madewell

Madewell

Embroidered Pintuck Crewneck Top

Madewell

Funnel-Neck Windbreaker Jacket

Madewell

Elena Slip Skirt

Madewell

The Low-Rise Loose Pant

Madewell

The Mila Sweater in Softwool

COS

COS

Tailored Bermuda Shorts

COS

Fluid Cotton Balloon Pants

COS

Cutaway-Collar Striped Cotton-Blend Shirt

COS

Brushed-Cotton Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

COS

Clean Cut Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

Zara

ZARA

Stand-Up Collar Bomber Jacket - Brick - Xs

ZARA

Argyle Knit Sweater - Mid-Camel - S

ZARA

Zw Collection Striped Pocket Shirt - Ecru / Red - Xs

ZARA

Zw Collection Pleated Wide-Leg Pants - Greenish - Xs

COS

Striped Cotton Rugby Shirt

Free People

Free People

We the Free Ballad Reversible Tank

Free People

We the Free Reef Curved Twill Cargo Pants

Free People

We the Free in My Element Tee

Free People

Backroads Plaid Mini Dress

Free People

Porta Cashmere Henley Sweater

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Sterling Point's Costume Designer Shares What the Hardest Piece to Source Was

Welcome to The Who What Wear Podcast. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to The Who What Wear Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Costume designer Marissa Schwartz found her way into styling while in fashion school. "I ended up walking up to somebody one day that was speaking at this event, who was a stylist, and asked if I could assist her," Schwartz said. "She was wonderful and incredible, and to this day, [she's] a mentor of mine who sort of thrust me into the world of styling." In the latest episode of The Who What Wear Podcast, Schwartz shares how she landed her job on the Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point, the hardest piece to source for the show, and more.

To read excerpts from the conversation, scroll below.

How did you get into costume design in the first place and fall in love with fashion?

As a kid, I was just a very creative being and really drawn to color and texture and was just excited to put on a show from a really young age. I was lucky to be involved in theater growing up, and that really set the stage for me to learn about building character and story. Like many young women, I was just really into fashion as a form of expression, as a form of fitting in.

I found myself leaving high school a bit lost and a bit unsure [about] what the next steps were. Most of my peers were going to get very academic degrees, and it just didn't resonate with me. I'm really lucky that my parents always encouraged me to follow my gut, and my gut was to go to fashion school, which I did, and it was heavily focused on merchandising—a little bit more of the retail side of business fashion.

When I left that program, I knew styling was the area of expertise that I wanted to explore. Mind you, at that time, even within my program, there wasn't a lot of information or a direct path to what that could look like as a career. I ended up walking up to somebody one day that was speaking at this event, who was a stylist, and asked if I could assist her. She was wonderful and incredible, and to this day, [she's] a mentor of mine who sort of thrust me into the world of styling.

I started in fashion print, editorial. [I] loved it. It was at the moment when print was going out of print, I guess. It was that unknown, and I wasn't sure if it was going to be the thing that would really be successful for me in the long run, so I decided to go back to school for makeup, which was a secondary love, something I came to love in my early adulthood.

That program I was in was heavily film and TV focused, and that was where everything fell into place. The light bulb went off, and I discovered that there was a path for my love of fashion and clothes and story and creativity, and everything snowballed from that point forward.

Tell me how you got connected with Sterling Point and what made you want to say yes to this project in particular.

I got a cold call one day from our lovely producer Anna Beben. This was not a job that I should have been put forward for because it was with a different union. In Toronto, we have two different unions, and this one was with a union that I am not part of, or I wasn't at the time.

They just hadn't found the right fit, so at that point, they looked outside of that union resource, and it only came to light after I got the job that my name came to them through our producer Louie [Hayes], who's with LuckyChap. He had, I guess, reached out to his network here in Toronto, somebody that he knew who had done a movie here years ago. (And I need to find out who this person is and give them a ton of thanks because I had never actually met them.) He had just heard good things about me, which was so incredible that he was willing to pass my name on based on that. That is how my name got passed on.

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

What sort of research did you do to make sure that you were true to Gen Z style without turning it into something ridiculous, over-the-top, and clearly crafted by an adult?

At the end of the day, many adults are often the ones that have a hand in creating a visual of what it looks like to be a teen. There were a few different pillars for me that were really important. I got on TikTok, I got on Instagram, and I'm scrolling, and I'm saving videos and photos. I'm just trying to understand the language and the looks and what is happening today in this demographic.

The other thing that I think stands the test of time is people are individual and have really unique, nuanced ways of showing up in the world. When I'm building a character, any character—whether they're 8 or 80 or anywhere in between—what do I know about them from the script and the story? What can I dive into that's going to help create that?

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

Then, of course, there are layers on top of that. … What is their demo? Where do they live? What socioeconomic background do they come from? Those are all things that influence the decisions.

The other pillar is just our cast. They were so incredible in helping bridge the gap for me of when things veered millennial—dare I say it? Something that I feel is a really big part of my process when I'm building a character is working super closely with the actors because, at the end of the day, they have to show up in their body and do what they have to do to create a person outside of themselves, so it's a real collaboration.

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

What was the hardest piece to source for the show?

I would say the hardest piece was the bathing suit that Annie wears in [episode 4] when she's in the sauna with Rory. We actually ended up making it. It was such a fun endeavor, and I'm so grateful for the experience because I will make every bathing suit from now on, I think. We tried so many on, and there were great options, but ultimately, for how it had to function, we really needed it to hit specific technical requirements that real swimwear just wasn't working. We ended up building it from scratch, and it took a lot of fittings and time and patience, and I think anybody in fashion or costume will tell you that the [simpler] something looks, the harder it is to execute because you can't hide anything.

(Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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Mark My Words: Everyone Will Wear Their Sweatshirts Like This For Fall 2026

If you're a lover of sweatshirts but don't love looking sloppy, what better sweatshirt outfit to copy than Jennifer Lopez's, who never looks sloppy. Lopez was spotted in NYC earlier today in an early-fall outfit that featured a specific sweatshirt styling trick that I'm sure will stick with you. It started with jeans. Hers were wide-leg, but any style will do. On top, she wore an oversized blue sweatshirt, made infinitely chicer by layering it over a collared shirt. This specific styling added a touch of polished preppiness to the outfit—without sacrificing its effortlessness.

Truth be told, it wasn't J.Lo who put this sweatshirt styling trick on my radar first. I recently noticed that Polo Ralph Lauren made a new version of its iconic logo'd sweatshirt, which has a built-in layered collar. It's already selling out everywhere, so I don't think I'm the only one to notice it. But if you prefer to do your own layering, take any button-down or polo shirt and top it off with a roomy sweatshirt. That's it!

Keep scrolling to see Lopez's look and shop an assortment of sweatshirts to wear on repeat this fall.

Jennifer Lopez's Sweatshirt Outfit

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On Jennifer Lopez: Bottega Veneta bag

Recreate the Look

Aritzia

Cozy Sweatfleece Perfect Crew Sweatshirt in No-Stress Light Blue

Madewell

The Easy Poplin Button-Up Shirt

DL1961

Alex Baggy Wide Leg Low Rise Highluxe™ Jeans

Shop More Chic Sweatshirts

Polo Ralph Lauren

Arctic Fleece Sweatshirt

Jamie Haller

The Daily Sweatshirt

Reformation

Bowie V Neck Sweatshirt

LE BOP

Helene Sweatshirt

Polo Ralph Lauren

Fleece Sweatshirt

DONNI.

The Eco-Terry Crewneck

Gap

VintageSoft Wedge Crew Sweatshirt

MOTHER

The Biggie Concert Sweatshirt

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Gap's New Tote Is Giving My Workbag a Run for Its Money

There's no denying high-street brands have been upping their game lately, Gap in particular. In the last few months alone, Gap has partnered with the ultimate It girl, Hailey Bieber (hello, The Hailey Jean), revived the '90s classic Gap Beauty, released a fall 2026 GapStudio capsule, and is now launching its debut handbag collection.

The fall 2026 GapBag Collection is nothing short of iconic, designed by Reed Krakoff, Gap's executive director of accessories and a three-time CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year recipient. The brand has been influencing American fashion for decades, so I'd expect nothing less. "The GapBag Collection draws on that legacy: iconic American style, simple, never plain, built on the idea that form follows function and that luxury is the coming together of style, unity, and design," said Krakoff in the press release.

Launching September 8, the collection features five new styles that capture Krakoff's ideals: The Five-Pocket Tote, The Hoodie Tote, The Favorite Tote, The Crescent Bag, and The Shoulder Bag.

The limited-edition Five-Pocket Tote in patchwork denim will be available for $498 on September 8, along with the complete GapBag Collection. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)

First impressions? The collection's denim incorporation should not be overlooked. Denim is what Gap does best. The Five-Pocket Tote clearly steals the show; it's an almost Birken-like silhouette poised to overtake the current tote I use for work. Not to mention the everyday style is perfectly in line with accessory trends we're eyeing for fall 2026 (ahem, the Alex Mill canvas tote). And despite the fact that this collection introduces five new pieces, pay close attention, and you'll recognize familiar motifs and fabrics synonymous with the Gap brand.

It's no secret that the collection's launch is perfectly timed for fall closet preparations and just ahead of New York Fashion Week. Its reasonable pricing, ranging from $40 to $148 (with the exception of the limited-edition Five-Pocket Tote), is just a reminder of Gap's dedication to creating functional pieces that deliver on luxury and affordability. Scroll on for a sneak peek of the fall 2026 GapBag Collection designed by Reed Krakoff and launching September 8.

The Fall 2026 GapBag Collection

The Five-Pocket Tote will be available in three sizes, from small to large, in a range of textiles, including light to dark denim washes, canvas, and faux suede. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)

Taking design inspiration from GapDenim, the Five-Pocket Tote features hardware, belt loops, and details that make it easy to accessorize with bag charms and handkerchiefs. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)

The Hoodie Tote reimagines the classic Gap hoodie, integrating the brand's iconic arch logo and hallmark fleece with neoprene lining, (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)

Shop the Fall 2026 GapStudio Collection

Ahead of the GapBag collection drop on September 8, here is a highly curated list of editor-approved new arrivals from the fall 2026 GapStudio collection to shop in the meantime. Below, you'll find elevated everyday basics (ahem, the Double-Pocket Denim Jacket) and fall hero items like the Printed Denim Terry Dress. Be sure to tune back in to shop the fall 2026 GapBag collection once it launches. Fair warning: I expect stock to go fast, so you might want to set a reminder.

Gapstudio

Double-Pocket Denim Jacket

Gapstudio

High Rise Pintuck Jeans

Gapstudio

Printed Denim Sheer T-Shirt

Gapstudio

Printed Denim Terry Dress

Gapstudio

Extra Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt

Gapstudio

Poplin Big Shirt

Gapstudio

Herringbone Peacoat

Gapstudio

Relaxed Utility Jeans

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